Irish Terrier vs Sheltie
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Shelties.
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1909 AD
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
None to Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Irish Terrier
Sheltie
